Pakistan is confident of calling back batsman Mohammad Yousuf and will be available for selection in the second Test against England starting on Friday. After Pakistan lost the first Test by a huge target of 354 runs on Sunday, Pakistan summoned former captain Yousuf's brief retirement from international cricket. However, there were doubts as to whether Yousuf had the correct documentation for entry into Britain. Pakistan spokesman said that he has the visa.

Yousuf, handed an indefinite ban by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after leading the team on their Test series loss in Australia, and is expected to arrive in England on Thursday. He said that helps him to take rest with less than a day to get ready to face England, raising doubts over whether he will have sufficient preparation time for Test cricket.